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A Thought for Tomorrow

Robert E. Gilbert

A Thought for Tomorrow

A Thought for Tomorrow

Robert E. Gilbert

Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories

A Thought for Tomorrow is a science fiction short story by Robert E. Gilbert, published in the early 1950s. The narrative follows Orville Potts, a patient in a psychiatric hospital, who experiences vivid daydreams and believes he can time travel. Through surreal episodes, the story explores themes of perception, reality, and the power of the mind, ultimately leading Potts to escape his confines and transport himself into the future. The work reflects on the nature of existence and the limitations of reality.

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